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Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Cutler, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

268.9 mi

433 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 48m ★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Downtown Cutler, FL, FL

Cutler, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Cutler, FL covers 268.9 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Express Lanes, Sunshine Skyway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.4 miles from St. Petersburg, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 219.8 mi 3h 55m
Express Lanes 15.7 mi 17m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 13.4 mi 15m
Palmetto Expressway 7.1 mi 9m
I 275 6 mi 8m
Southwest 77th Avenue 3.1 mi 7m
Old Cutler Road 1 mi 1m
31st Street South 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 219.8 mi, about 3h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Cutler, FL.

1

Start on US 19

48 ft · 5 sec · 34th Street South
2

Turn right onto CR 150

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Central Avenue
3

Turn right onto 31st Street South

0.7 mi · 1 min · 31st Street South
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto I 275

4.9 mi · 5 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec
7

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 75
Toward Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 28 sec
Toward Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto Express Lanes

16 mi · 17 min · Express Lanes
15

Merge onto SR 826

3.5 mi · 4 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826

3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto US 1

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Dixie Highway
18

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
21

Enter roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

23 ft · 0 sec · Old Cutler Road
22

Continue on Old Cutler Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Cutler Road
23

Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street

66 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 168th Street
24

Arrive at destination

Southwest 168th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.4 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 59 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134.4 miles or 2h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cutler, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving St. Petersburg, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from St. Petersburg, FL

This is one driving day of about 268.9 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from St. Petersburg, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 219.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Lee County, Florida, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

134 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.4 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.6 mi

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272226458

Visit website

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Grove Surf + Coffee | Coffee St. Pete Beach

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

St Pete Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17272893634

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.6

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 76.8

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 115.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.6

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 57.6

Venice, Florida

+18555675853

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 57.6

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

FloridaRAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 12–3:30 pm

+17272105450

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38.4

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 211.3

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Morean Arts Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17278227872

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 134.4

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Pier Dolphin Cruises

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17276471538

Visit website

The Dalí Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17278233767

Visit website

South Straub Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17278937441

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.2 and 260.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
49.2 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
230.4 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Miami
6
233.7 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | I 75

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
241 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Express Lanes
7
260.6 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.80 one way

$85.60 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $46.56 $93.12
premium $4.72 $50.00 $100.00
diesel $5.61 $59.37 $118.74

Estimated Tolls: $0.94

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (13.4 mi) $0.94

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Pinellas Park, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Lowe's Home Improvement - Tesla Supercharger

St. Petersburg, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Ellenton Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Ellenton, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Thorntons, 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL

BP_PULSE

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Petersburg, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Petersburg, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Tyrone Square (St Petersburg, FL)

Peterburg, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

USF St. Petersburg

Petersburg, FL

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 NOODOE: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 EV Connect: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.7 0 $28.23 $12.91
Efficient EV 67.2 0 $23.53 $10.76
EV Truck/SUV 107.6 1 $37.65 $17.21

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cutler, FL

Morning in Cutler on Sunday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 1m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 18.5
View on nps.gov
Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 268.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

268.9 mi in 5h 1m, mostly highway — 219.8 mi of that is on I 75.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Express Lanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.2 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 268.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 49.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between St. Petersburg, FL and Cutler, FL, road signs point toward Miami and Express Lanes.

Miami

230.4 mi in | ~4h 11m | via I 75

Express Lanes

241 mi in | ~4h 22m

About the Cities

Starting in St. Petersburg, FL

Full guide →

Saint Petersburg sits at the base of the Tampa Bay peninsula in Pinellas County, Florida, and enjoys a more subdued social atmosphere than its larger cousin, Tampa. The city has tried to characterize the downtown as an arts and entertainments destination and you will find no shortage of arts and crafts stores, galleries, and museums along with cafes and boutique food shops all within a couple blocks of the Tampa Bay waterfront. With water on three sides of the city, St. Pete is a superb location for fishing, sailing, and wandering beaches.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 268.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 219.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.94 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cutler, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 49.2 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 230.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 233.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cutler, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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